Shelby focuses her practice area to defending the rights of Ohio Employers when they find themselves involved with defending against a Workers' Compensation claim. She works with each client to manage the costs of allowed claims and to defend against claims that, for some reason or another, seem suspicious or even fraudulent.

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CLEVELAND, OH – Reminger Co., LPA is proud to announce that 60 of our attorneys were honored as 2018 Ohio and Kentucky Super Lawyers and Rising Stars. The names will be announced in the 2018 edition of Ohio and Kentucky Super Lawyers and the online attorney directory at SuperLawyers.com.

Tim focuses his practice on legal matters involving probate, guardianship, trust, and estate administration. Tim represents trustees and executors of estates, creating flexible plans to meet their needs. Tim's experience in the area of probate and trust administration includes the drafting of estate plans for both individuals and families, and assisting them through the probate process. He also advises institutions on a variety of trust administration issues.

Reminger Co., LPA's Managing Partner Stephen Walters was featured in the Super Lawyers article "Tackling an Epidemic," a story about the support that The Reminger Foundation has provided to Cleveland-area nonprofits that are dedicated to providing treatment and recovery services for drug abuse and addiction.

Reminger Co., LPA is pleased to announce that Elizabeth M. Long has joined our Cincinnati, Ohio office.

Elizabeth focuses her practice on general tort liability, professional liability, and employment law. Elizabeth joined Reminger as a law clerk in 2016 and has since gained a wide array of experience in all aspects of litigation.

Reminger Co., LPA has been ranked in the 2018 “Best Law Firms” list by U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers®. Two practice areas were ranked nationally, including Transportation Law and Insurance Law. Many practice areas were also ranked at the metropolitan level.

Reminger Co., LPA is pleased to announce that Mike Rode was recently honored by Management Recruiters International, Inc. (MRINetwork) at its annual Global Conference with a Lifetime Achievement Award. Mike is a current consultant and former Vice President and General Counsel to MRINetwork, one of the world’s largest executive recruitment and staffing organizations.

Edwin C. Reminger, father of our firm’s founder Richard T. Reminger, has been inducted into the inaugural class of the Cleveland-Marshall College of Law (C|M|LAW) Hall of Fame. The new Hall of Fame honors individuals who have contributed to the past, present, and/or future success and reputation of C|M|LAW.

Reminger Co., LPA is pleased to announce that attorney Donna M. Engwert-Loyd has joined our Toledo office. Donna has more than thirty years of experience in Divorce, post-Divorce, Custody and Juvenile Law issues, including dissolution and child support. She is dedicated to providing sound legal advice and effective representation to individuals, couples, and families who are involved in divorce and family law matters.

If a Worker is Injured on Your Property in Ohio: Independent contractor or household employee? It’s the million-dollar insurance question

Super Lawyers Magazine, September 21, 2017

Matthew L. Schrader was recently interviewed by Super Lawyers Magazine about the difference between household employees and independent contractors who work on private property in Ohio. To read the article "If a Worker is Injured on Your Property in Ohio: Independent contractor or household employee? It’s the million-dollar insurance question," click here.

Reminger Co., LPA is pleased to announce that attorney Randy Engwert has joined our Toledo office. His practice is focused primarily on the defense of medical and professional negligence cases, including long-term care facilities, hospitals, doctors, and nurses. Randy also assists clients involved in complex litigation and family law matters.

Reminger Co., LPA is pleased to announce that Estate Planning Chair Barbara Bellin Janovitz has been chosen by the Cleveland Jewish News as one of 2017’s “18 Difference Makers.” Barbara joins an esteemed group of individuals who have been honored for their invaluable contributions to the Jewish community. The Difference Makers event will be held November 19, 2017 at Landerhaven in Mayfield Heights, Ohio.

We are pleased to announce that Allison M. McMeechan has been selected as Secretary and Paul R. Shugar as Treasurer for the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association’s (CMBA) Estate Planning, Probate and Trust Law Section. They recently started their one-year term for the CMBA section that provides articles, CLE programs, lunch meetings, and pro bono/community service as part of their programming efforts to engage membership.

We are pleased to announce that Shirley J. Christian has been named the “2017 Woman of the Year” by Youngstown Business and Professional Women (YBPW). She will be honored at a special event held during National Business Women’s Week®, sponsored by YBPW, on Tuesday, October 17th at The Lake Club, located at 1140 Paulin Road in Poland, Ohio. The award is given to “one female leader who has excelled in her career and community.”

Westfield Insurance recently presented Jade A. Stewart and Stephanie D. Ross with awards for their service as panel counsel at the company’s annual Defense Days event. Jade was honored by Dan Winkler with a Blue Ocean Award for her outstanding year of service to Westfield Insurance and its insureds. Stephanie was honored with an OARS Award in recognition of her successful resolution of claims in a cost-effective and creative manner.

We are pleased to announce that Clifford C. Masch has been named incoming Vice President of the EC Defense Network, established to provide a nationwide network of attorneys specializing in the defense of insurance companies against bad faith claims. With ten designated firms across the country, Reminger Co., LPA serves as the network’s representative in Ohio.

Zachary B. Pyers and Tyler Tarney of Reminger Co., LPA’s Columbus office recently completed teaching a new summer intensive course on eDiscovery at Capital University Law School. Both Zach and Tyler serve as Adjunct Professors with the law school, and taught the 5-day, 30-hour course to primarily 3rd year law students.

We are pleased to announce that Chad E. Willits has joined the Cincinnati, Ohio office of Reminger Co., LPA.

Chad represents individuals and business clients in employment discrimination, insurance coverage, insurance defense, and other civil litigation matters – including jury trials – in state and federal courts throughout Ohio, Indiana, and other states.

We are pleased to announce that Julianna R. Clark has joined the Columbus, Ohio office of Reminger Co., LPA.

Julie focuses her legal practice on commercial, trucking, public entity and construction litigation. Prior to joining Reminger, Julie worked as a trial attorney at a Columbus law firm, practicing governmental entity/municipal law and professional liability defense.

We are pleased to announce that Paul R. Shugar has been selected to serve on the Celina Nonprofit Founding Board of Directors. Celina assists caregivers, family members, and friends of individuals with developmental disabilities in Cleveland.

Reminger Co., LPA is proud to announce that we were selected as one of The Plain Dealer’s “Top Workplaces in Northeast Ohio” among Midsized Companies for the seventh year in a row.

Winners were chosen through an employee survey that was administered by The Plain Dealer in conjunction with the research firm WorkplaceDynamics, LLC, which specializes in organizational health and workplace improvement.

Reminger Co., LPA is proud to announce that Acacia Perko was recently named to the Advisory Board of Commonhouse Ales. Located in Columbus, Commonhouse Ales is certified as a B Corp by B Lab, making them the first certified B Corp brewery in Ohio. Acacia will serve as an Outside Director, offering her unique legal experience in the brewing industry and her insights from her membership and involvement with the Ohio Craft Beer Association.

Interested in learning more about Elder Fraud? Tune in to Cleveland's NPR affiliate WCPN 90.3 FM this coming Wednesday to hear the Sound of Ideas, aired from 9 am-9:30 am. Our very own Adam Fried will be featured on a panel segment with Ohio Senator Steve Wilson, who proposed a new bill that aims to combat elder fraud, and Sheryl Harris, who is with the Cuyahoga County Department of Consumer Affairs.

Reminger Co., LPA is pleased to announce that attorney Christine Santoni has been honored as a YWCA of Greater Cleveland “Woman of Professional Excellence.” Christine was recently recognized at a luncheon hosted by the YWCA featuring the 2017 Women of Achievement Awards, which celebrates the extraordinary accomplishments of women in Northeast Ohio.

We are pleased to announce that Andrew T. Illig has joined Reminger Co., LPA’s Cleveland Office.

Andrew’s practice focuses on professional liability defense, securities litigation and arbitration, and business and commercial litigation. Andrew previously worked as an associate at another Cleveland law firm, where he gained valuable experience in a variety of civil litigation matters.

Reminger Co., LPA is pleased to announce that Acacia Perko has been named Co-Chair of our Women’s Initiative. Acacia joins Co-Chair Carrie Masters Starts in overseeing our committee that focuses on the recruitment, advancement, and retention of women attorneys.

Gregory G. Guice was recently named the Vice President of Diversity and Inclusion for the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association (CMBA). Gregory will be sworn in alongside the other officers and trustees for the CMBA and the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Foundation (CMBF) during the CMBA’s tenth annual meeting and luncheon on Friday, June 2, 2017 at the Cleveland Public Auditorium. He will also rejoin the CMBA’s Board of Trustees and the Board’s Executive Committee.

Reminger Co., LPA pleased to announce that we recently named two new practice group chairs. D. Patrick Kasson has been named Chair of the Governmental/Public Entity Liability Practice Group, and David R. Hudson has been named Chair of the Oil, Natural Gas, and Energy Practice Group.

This online resource provides users with a great deal of information as it pertains to probate, estate, and trust litigation matters. In addition, the landing page of this microsite features a blog with posts written by Reminger attorneys licensed in Ohio who focus their practice on this unique area of the law.

We are pleased to announce that Jennifer M. Jabroski has joined the Lexington office of Reminger Co., LPA. Jennifer focuses primarily in the areas of medical negligence, professional liability, premises liability, products liability, trucking and transportation litigation, and insurance matters.

The Reminger Foundation, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization funded by the attorneys and staff of Reminger Co., LPA and friends of the firm, made a $10,000 charitable grant to the Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) of Central Ohio today. The Reminger Foundation’s grant will be used by the RMHC of Central Ohio to help sponsor the organization’s linen needs for the next five years.

Jeanne practices out of both our Sandusky and Cleveland offices, defending cases throughout the northern half of Ohio. Serving as the Co-Chair of Reminger’s Medical Malpractice Group, Jeanne’s practice is dedicated mainly to the defense of medical and professional negligence cases that involve physicians, pharmacists, hospitals, and long-term care facilities.

We are pleased to announce that Sean T. Needham has joined the Cleveland, Ohio office of Reminger Co., LPA.

For more than a decade, Sean has focused his practice on the defense of professionals including attorneys, accountants, broker-dealers, individual stock brokers, investment advisors, insurance agents, and ERISA plan fiduciaries throughout the United States.

We are pleased to announce that George Timothy Todd Kitchen, III is joining the Louisville, Kentucky office of Reminger Co., LPA. Todd helps his clients mitigate exposure in workers' compensation, general casualty/civil insurance defense, and subrogation.

Reminger Co., LPA is pleased to announce the opening of a full-service office in Evansville, Indiana. This office marks our firm’s fourth office in Indiana, and fourteenth office overall. Reminger also currently operates seven offices in Ohio, three offices in Kentucky and three other offices in Indiana.

We are pleased to announce that Houston Hum has joined the Indianapolis, Indiana office of Reminger Co., LPA.

Houston represents clients in federal and state court litigation. He is experienced defending lawsuits alleging personal injury, wrongful death, products liability, property damage, civil rights violations, and employment discrimination. He has experience in all stages of litigation from dispute to resolution and has achieved numerous favorable results for his clients. Houston also advises clients on insurance coverage questions, commercial contracts, and employment matters including the FLSA, FMLA, ADA, and OSHA.

Reminger Co., LPA is pleased to announce that Ronald Mingus, Logan Hughes and Nicholas Brunette have been honored by Indiana Super Lawyers Magazine. Ron was named an Indiana Super Lawyer, and Logan and Nicholas were named Rising Stars. The names will be announced in the 2017 edition of Indiana Super Lawyers Magazine, as well as in Indianapolis Monthly.

We are pleased to announce that Erica M. Maar has joined the Crown Point, Indiana office of Reminger Co., LPA.

Erica focuses her practice on a variety of areas including general casualty, products liability, retail & hospitality liability, and trucking & commercial transportation. Prior to joining Reminger, Erica served as a federal judicial extern with the Honorable Judge Christopher Nuechterlein. Erica has drafted orders, provided research and conducted analysis in different practice areas including property, torts, contracts, workers' compensation, immigration, guardianship and tax. She also has amended and wrote contracts for the sale of property and commercial leases.

We are pleased to announce that Shirley J. Christian has joined the Youngstown Ohio office of Reminger Co., LPA.

Shirley has been a trial lawyer for 28 years and is a former Judge in Mahoning County Common Pleas Court. She has successfully defended doctors, hospitals, nursing homes, and other health care providers in wrongful death, brain injury, birth injury and catastrophic disability cases. Her experience covers almost every recognized medical specialty.

Reminger Co., LPA is pleased to announce that John Dunn has been appointed to serve as a board member of the Northern Kentucky Bar Association.

John practices in Reminger's Fort Mitchell and Cincinnati offices. His legal practice focuses on trucking and transportation litigation, insurance matters, professional liability, premises liability, products liability, construction liability and Kentucky workers' compensation. John has tried and mediated numerous cases with favorable results in all areas of his practice.

We are pleased to announce that Ashley L. Johns has joined the Columbus, Ohio office of Reminger Co., LPA.

Ashley focuses her legal practice primarily on medical malpractice defense. Prior to joining Reminger, Ashley was a Union County Assistant Prosecuting Attorney for three years. In that capacity, Ashley handled felony and juvenile prosecutions and represented the Union County Department of Job and Family Services, Children Services Division. Ashley is also a presenter for the Ohio Attorney General Interpersonal Violence Response Training Team.